173, Lot: 548. Estimate $200. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Leo III the "Isaurian". 717-741. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.35 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck circa 717-720. Crowned and draped bust of Leo facing, holding globus cruciger and akakia / Cross potent on three steps. DOC III 1g; SB 1502. EF, reverse field scratches.

From the Alain Lagrange Collection.